MOT reliability

Suzuki Sv 650s k2

Q: Is the Suzuki Sv 650s k2 reliable?

Across 260 Suzuki Sv 650s k2 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

260 vehicles · 743 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 260 Suzuki Sv 650s k2 vehicles and 743 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sv 650s k2 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,479 miles.

260

Vehicles

743

MOT tests

2,376

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sv 650s k2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sv 650s k2 MOT tests:

Other95%
Brakes13%
Steering8%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Lamps & electrical5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Body & structure1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Suzuki Sv 650s k2 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Sv 650s k2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	41	88%
4	111	91%
5	99	92%
6	76	89%
7	50	88%
8	38	87%
9	35	83%
10	33	79%
11	23	91%
12	18	83%
13	17	94%
14	17	100%
15	25	80%
16	17	100%
17	22	82%
18	10	90%
19	15	87%
20	12	92%

Fuel types: Petrol (250), Other (9), Diesel (1)

Most common Suzuki Sv 650s k2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sv 650s k2 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)

Suzuki Sv 650s k2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	18	84	86%	16,994
2002	104	583	90%	22,045
2001	4	16	81%	14,127

Suzuki Sv 650s k2 reliability FAQ

Across 260 Suzuki Sv 650s k2 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sv 650s k2 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Suzuki Sv 650s k2 in our data has covered around 21,479 miles.

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